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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Certificate

In order to be accepted into the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Certificate program, applicants must meet the general College admission requirements AND the program specific criteria and requirements listed below.

Admission Criteria

This professional certificate program has been designed for individuals holding a Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Certificate, or an associate degree or higher from an accredited college, or extensive work experience in NDT as follows:

  • NDT credentials with an associate degree or certificate in NDT, or
  • NDT field experience for five plus years, preferred, or
  • An associate degree in a medical field or a bachelor's, master’s, or doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

  • All official transcripts must be submitted.
  • Attend an information session webinar
  • Interview with the IONM Program Director
  • Submit evidence of NDT registrations or certifications, such REEGT or REPT and/or transcripts of post-secondary degrees, such as bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral

Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate

In order to be accepted into the Neurodiagnostic Technology Certificate program, applicants must meet the general College admission requirements, AND complete the following:

  • All official transcripts must be submitted.
  • Attend an information session webinar
  • Submit an essay (applicants with a prior bachelor's degree have this requirement waived)
  • Visit a clinical site and complete the Clinical Site Visit Form and Verified Clinical Location Form

Nursing: Associate in Science

In order to be accepted into the Associate in Science in Nursing program, applicants must meet the general College admissions requirements. Additional admissions requirements for the program are dependent upon the applicant’s level of education. Please review the categories below to determine specific requirements for admission.

Students without College Experience:

High School Graduates

Applicants who are currently in high school; or, have never taken any courses for credit after high school and have graduated from high school within the last five years

  • Submit the most recent official transcript at time of application; a final transcript will need to be provided at least two weeks prior to the start of their accepted semester
  • Minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.0, or higher
  • Mathematics: two years with a grade of C, or higher
  • Science: one year of laboratory sciences (Biology or Chemistry) with a grade of C, or higher
  • Submit SAT or ACT scores
  • Students who do not have SAT or ACT scores or whose SAT or ACT scores do not meet minimum thresholds may be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), which will be provided at no charge by Labouré College. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about SAT, ACT, and/or TEAS score thresholds.
  • All accepted students will receive a My Academic Plan (MAP), and are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least two weeks before beginning their first semester.

General Education Degree (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Completers

Applicants who have never taken any courses for college credit after completion of their GED or HiSET

  • Submit official transcript of completion
  • Submit SAT or ACT scores (if available)
  • Students who do not have SAT or ACT scores or whose SAT or ACT scores do not meet minimum thresholds will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), which will be provided at no charge by Labouré College. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about SAT, ACT, and/or TEAS score thresholds.
  • All accepted students will receive a My Academic Plan (MAP), and are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least two weeks before beginning their first semester.

Students with College Experience:

Transfer Students without a 4-year degree

Applicants who have completed college courses outside of high school, but have not completed a four-year advanced degree

  • Submit all official college transcripts
  • Minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.0, or higher
  • Mathematics: one college-level, non-developmental mathematics class (e.g., College Algebra or Statistics) with a grade of C, or higher
  • Science: one four-credit, college-level life science class and accompanying lab, with a grade of C, or higher
  • Students may be requested to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), which will be provided at no charge by Labouré College. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about SAT, ACT, and/or TEAS score thresholds.
  • Accepted students will be required to meet with an academic advisor at least two weeks prior to beginning their first term, and may be required to have a My Academic Plan (MAP).

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

As an additional way to assess and assist students in their progression at Labouré College, some applicants will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). These applicants will be provided dates that testing will be available at the College. There will be no additional charge to take this test.

Bachelor’s Degree Holders

Applicants who have a bachelor's degree

  • Submit all official college transcripts
  • Minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.0, or higher
  • Mathematics: one college-level, non-developmental mathematics class (e.g., College Algebra or Statistics) with a grade of C, or higher
  • Science: one four-credit, college-level life science class and accompanying lab, with a grade of C, or higher
  • Students are required to meet with an academic advisor at least two weeks before their first semester, and may request a My Academic Plan (MAP) if desired.

Master’s Degree Holders

Applicants who have a master's degree

  • Submit all official college transcripts
  • Minimum cumulative GPA must be 3.0, or higher
  • Mathematics: one college-level, non-developmental mathematics class (e.g., College Algebra or Statistics) with a grade of C, or higher
  • Science: one four-credit, college-level life science class and accompanying lab, with a grade of C, or higher
  • Students are required to meet with an academic advisor at least two weeks before their first semester, and may request a My Academic Plan (MAP) if desired.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

  • Submit official proof of current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in good standing
  • Submit or meet all requirements for their Students with College Experience area (listed above)
  • Accepted students will be required to meet with an academic advisor at least two weeks prior to beginning their first semester, and may have a My Academic Plan (MAP).

Nursing: Bachelor of Science

In order to be accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (for RNs), applicants must meet the general College admission requirements, AND have the following:

  • All official transcripts must be submitted.
  • Overall GPA of 2.5, or higher (if GPA is lower than 2.5, contact Admissions to discuss options)
  • Submit copy of current RN license (required to enroll in professional nursing course, but not for general education courses in the BSN program).

Radiation Therapy, Associate in Science

In order to be accepted into the Associate in Science in Radiation Therapy program, applicants must meet the general College admission requirements, AND the program specific criteria and requirements listed below.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C”, or higher:

High School Applicants:

Applicants currently enrolled in high school, or have graduated high school within the last five years and have no college experience

  • Mathematics: two years
  • Science: one year of laboratory sciences (Biology or Chemistry)
  • SAT scores may be submitted, but are not required

Transfer Applicants:

Applicants with any college background

  • Mathematics: one college-level, non-developmental mathematics class (e.g., College Algebra or Statistics) with a grade of C, or higher
  • Science: one four-credit, college-level life science class and accompanying lab, with a grade of C, or higher

Admission Requirements

  • All official transcripts must be submitted.
  • Complete the Clinical Site Acknowledgment form
  • Attend an information session
  • Write an essay (contact Admissions for instructions)